Aerosmith’s Bassist Tom Hamilton Makes Final Appearance at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. The end of an era is officially in sight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and legendary Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton wasn’t about to let it pass without one last high-speed goodbye.
Yesterday, Hamilton made a surprise appearance at the park, visiting the iconic Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith for what is expected to be his final time as the attraction’s featured artist. Accompanied by members of his new powerhouse rock band, Close Enemies, and the rising twin-brother duo Kamenar, Hamilton took a moment to reflect on the ride that has stood as a monument to the “Bad Boys from Boston” since 1999.
A Passing of the Torch
The visit was a full-circle moment for several people in attendance. Pictured alongside Hamilton were Sean and John Kamenar of the band Kamenar. The twin brothers, who are currently opening for Hamilton on tour, have famously credited the Aerosmith coaster as the very reason they started playing music. After discovering the band through the ride at age 13, the brothers formed their own group, eventually finding themselves sharing the stage with their idol.
The Final Curtain: Muppets Moving In
Fans hoping to catch one last ride with Aerosmith need to act fast. Disney recently confirmed that the attraction will officially close on March 2, 2026, to undergo a massive retheming.
The “super-stretch limo” isn’t going away, but the soundtrack is. The ride will be reimagined as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, featuring Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. While the track layout and inversions will remain, the classic Aerosmith pre-show and hits like “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion” will be replaced by the zany energy of Kermit and the gang when the ride reopens in Summer 2026.
Catch Them Live Tomorrow!
If you missed Tom Hamilton at the theme park, you can still catch him in action. Close Enemies, featuring Hamilton on bass, will be performing right outside of Orlando at the Mount Dora Music Hall tomorrow, Thursday, January 29.
The show features special guests Kamenar, bringing their high-energy, “old school” rock sound back to their home state of Florida.
- When: Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
- Where: Mount Dora Music Hall, Mount Dora, FL
- Doors: 6:45 PM | Show: 7:30 PM
- Tickets Available Here!
